Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery

Pharmacy ISSN 2349-9036 3 issues a year Hybrid open access

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Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery is a peer-reviewed hybrid open access journal launched in 2014 covers the latest research on how drugs work, rational approaches such as Structure-based drug design, Molecular approaches to optimization of Drug Delivery, and encompasses a wide range of recent Drug advancements involving.

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  • 50Articles published
  • 5Published in 2026
  • 170Authors
  • 1Open access

Journal information

Title
Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery
Issues per year
3 issues
ISSN
2349-9036
Publisher
STM Journals
DOI
10.37591/RRJoDDD
Starting year
2023
Subject
Pharmacy
Publication format
Hybrid open access
Language
English
Type
Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)

Editorial board

  • Editor-in-Chief

    Dr. Sidhartha Sankar Kar

    Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, KIIT School of Pharmacy, KIMS KIIT Deemed to be University Bhubaneswar, India

  • Associate Editor-in-Chief

    Dr. Sanjeev V. Deshpande

    Department of Pharmacy, Dr D Y Patil Institute of Pharmacy Akurdi Pune, India

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Latest articles

  • Published Subscription Review Article

    Novel 1,3,4-Thiadiazole Derivatives: Design, Synthesis, Characterization and Anticancer Evaluation – A Review

    Abstract: Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment. The clinical usefulness of many anticancer drugs is often restricted by toxicity, poor selectivity, and the emergence of drug resistance. These limitations have encouraged the search for novel heterocyclic compounds with improved therapeutic efficacy and safety. Among these, the 1,3,4-thiadiazole scaffold has gained considerable attention because of its favorable physicochemical characteristics, metabolic stability, …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article

  • Published Subscription Review Article

    Strategies for the Development and Optimization of Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) to Improve Bioavailability and Patient Compliance

    Abstract: Background: Pharmaceutical scientists have developed Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) to advance patient drug acceptance and biological system availability through simplified medi-cation delivery especially for children and senior citizens and people who cannot swallow pills regularly. The oral disintegrating tablets dissolve in the mouth within thirty seconds or less (USP 701) while needing no additional liquid thus making them suitable for both emergency treatments. Objective: The research examines ODT development strategies …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article

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    RNA- Based Drug Delivery, Current Advances, Pharmaceutical Applications, and Future Perspectives

    Abstract: RNA-based therapeutics have emerged as a transformative approach in modern medicine due to their ability to regulate gene expression with high specificity and precision. Advances in molecular biology, RNA chemistry, and nanotechnology have accelerated the development of diverse RNA modalities, including messenger RNA (mRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), microRNA (miRNA), antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), and RNA aptamers. These therapeutics offer promising strategies for the treatment of cancer, genetic disorders, infectious diseases, …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article

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    Formulation Challenges in Long-acting Injectable Small Molecules: Emerging Strategies and Perspectives

    Abstract: Long-acting injectable (LAI) formulations represent a transformative approach in pharmacotherapy, particularly for conditions demanding sustained drug exposure over weeks to months. Although biologics have dominated this space historically, the adaptation of LAI technology to small molecules presents a distinct and complex set of challenges rooted in physicochemical properties, manufacturing scalability, and regulatory expectations. This review systematically addresses the principal formulation barriers encountered in developing LAI small-molecule products, including aqueous solubility …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article

  • Published Open access Original Research

    In Silico Identification of Therapeutic Agents for Dengue Virus by Molecular Docking

    Abstract: The dengue virus causes serious health issues and a loss of quality of life. Dengue poses a yearly threat to half of the world’s population. The drugs that are based on allopathy are expensive and also exhibit toxic effects on tissues and biological activities. It is also generally accepted that most pharmacologically active drugs, including those derived from medicinal plants, are isolated from natural sources. The present study is directed …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–14 Read article

  • Published Subscription Review Article

    Organic Compounds as Anti-inflammatory Agents, Natural and Synthetic

    Abstract: Inflammation diseases still threaten humanity everywhere. For which there is always a continuous demand for immediate medication, the so-called anti-inflammatory drug. Anti-inflammatory organic compounds are either of natural origin or synthetic. Many drugs represent the main constituent of plants. Turmeric, ginger, garlic, spinach, broccoli, ginseng, blueberries, clove, Aloe Vera and pineapple all are plants almost rich in anti-oxidant and flavonoids that reduce inflammation. Researchers still have spent decades of years …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 05–18 Read article

  • Published Subscription Review Article

    Green Medicines in Drug Discovery

    Abstract: The process of finding new leads for medicines using natural products is challenging. It discusses bioactive composites generated from natural resources, including phytochemical analysis, characterization, and pharmacological investigation. The success of these resources in the process of discovering unique and effective pharmacological combinations that may help mortal coffers is the primary focus. Natural goods have long been employed as a source of medicinal compounds, and they have shown promising results. …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–48 Read article

  • Published Subscription Review Article

    In-Silico Repurposing of Antipsychotic Drugs Against Novel Protein Targets in Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    Abstract: Multidrug-resistant TB is a growing worldwide health concern, particularly in high-burden areas. Resistance to frontline drugs like isoniazid and rifampicin is caused by mutations in key Mycobacterium tuberculosis proteins. Given the difficulty of developing new antibiotics, medication repurposing offers a good alternative. The potential use of molecular docking to target resistance-associated TB proteins with FDA-approved antipsychotic drugs is investigated in this work. Three proteins were selected: InhA (PDB ID: 5W07), …

    Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 49–63 Read article

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